A Short History of Modern Non-denominational Evangelical Churches

Non-denominational evangelical churches blend Reformation doctrine, Anabaptist convictions, and Revivalist conversion urgency.

Most modern non-denominational evangelical churches are not “theologically blank.” In practice, they tend to share four core commitments that were inherited from previous movements based on the early church in Continue ReadingA Short History of Modern Non-denominational Evangelical Churches

Family Seating This Way at the Welcoming Church

Family seating barriers are not always intentional, but they are always felt. A welcoming church lowers barriers so family can hear.

A welcoming church does not begin with policies, but with posture. When Jesus saw children being pushed aside, “He was indignant” and said, “Let the little children come to Me, Continue ReadingFamily Seating This Way at the Welcoming Church

Innate Faith, Human Ability, and Divinely Strengthened

Saving faith begins with God’s revelation, responds by innate human faith, and is supernaturally strengthened by God’s power, all for His glory.

Faith is one of the most frequently used and least carefully defined words in Christian conversation. We are saved by faith, we walk by faith, and Scripture praises great acts Continue ReadingInnate Faith, Human Ability, and Divinely Strengthened

Jesus Rejected False Separation but Affirmed True Separation

Separation often feels like a forced choice between two unbiblical extremes. Jesus Christ revealed a third, distinctly biblical path. True holiness that separates from sin and offers redemption to the world.

Introduction: The Dilemma of Being “In but Not Of” The biblical idea of separation often feels like a forced choice between two unbiblical extremes. On one side is total withdrawal, Continue ReadingJesus Rejected False Separation but Affirmed True Separation